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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D5.7%
  • 3M37.4%
  • 1Y11.8%
  • YTD5.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has risen 5.7%, driven by gains from Kirby of 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 12%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 2.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$27.3bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.4x8x1.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$26.0bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.3x7.6x1.1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$22.9bUS$25.4bUS$4.6b6.7x5x0.9x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$21.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.4x4.8x0.9x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$22.3bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.6x4.9x0.9x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$25.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b6x4.9x1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$24.1bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.3x4.6x0.9x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$23.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b4.9x4.5x0.9x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$20.8bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b3.8x3.9x0.8x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$24.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.4x4.4x0.9x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.1x5.2x1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$25.0bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x5x1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$26.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.4x1.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$29.1bUS$22.4bUS$1.5b4.3x19.1x1.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$30.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.6x21.9x1.4x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$28.5bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b7.2x20.8x1.3x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$28.8bUS$21.4bUS$610.4m6.3x47.2x1.3x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$30.2bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.3x50x1.4x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$30.3bUS$21.4bUS$621.8m8.4x48.7x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$24.5bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.7x80.7x1.2x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$23.9bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.5x75.1x1.1x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$23.9bUS$22.2bUS$954.2m6x25x1.1x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$22.5bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x21.7x1x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$19.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b4.9x18.7x0.9x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$18.4bUS$24.5bUS$4.7b3.6x3.9x0.7x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$19.9bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.8x0.8x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$20.0bUS$25.0bUS$5.3b2.6x3.8x0.8x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$20.7bUS$27.4bUS$7.0b2.7x3x0.8x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$19.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Mon, 29 May 2023US$18.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.4b2.5x2.5x0.7x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023US$19.9bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.4x2x0.6x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023US$20.5bUS$31.3bUS$10.2b2.3x2x0.7x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023US$22.0bUS$33.1bUS$11.9b2.6x1.8x0.7x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023US$20.0bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.6x


Total Market Cap: US$20.0bTotal Earnings: US$12.3bTotal Revenue: US$33.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Shipping industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 8.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 35% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market1.82%
Industrials3.32%
Marine and Shipping5.66%
Marine5.66%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KEX KirbyUS$125.4712.1%
+US$735.5m		20.8%PE22.3x
MATX MatsonUS$132.006.7%
+US$258.5m		-3.4%PE9.6x
DAC DanaosUS$98.733.7%
+US$63.7m		26.2%PE3.9x
CMRE CostamareUS$16.193.3%
+US$61.4m		29.6%PE6.5x
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$22.402.2%
+US$59.0m		17.3%PE2.7x

Latest News

LSH
US$0.81
Lakeside Holding
7D
-8.8%
1Y
-70.6%
GSL
US$35.70
Global Ship Lease
7D
2.2%
1Y
62.0%

GSL: Future Earnings Will Depend On Below Market Charter Acquisitions

Analysts have maintained Global Ship Lease's fair value estimate at US$32.00, citing slightly softer assumed profit margins and revenue trends, along with a modestly lower discount rate and a future P/E of 6.36x as the key factors behind the unchanged target. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to purchase three 8,600 TEU Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of US$90 million, each with attached charters to a leading liner company at below market rates and flexible durations, with latest redeliveries in mid 2030 (Key Developments).
MATX
US$132.00
Matson
7D
6.7%
1Y
-3.4%
SBLK
US$19.64
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
1.4%
1Y
28.8%
DAC
US$98.73
Danaos
7D
3.7%
1Y
26.2%

At US$98.23, Is It Time To Put Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) On Your Watch List?

Jan 08
At US$98.23, Is It Time To Put Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) On Your Watch List?
ZIM
US$22.40
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
2.2%
1Y
17.3%

ZIM: Management Buyout Review Will Sustain Pressure On Overvalued Shares

Analysts have raised their price target on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from US$12.92 to US$13.78, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of 22.00x. What's in the News On December 14, 2025, independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended that shareholders vote for all 8 ZIM board nominees and against all dissident nominees at the December 26, 2025 Annual General Meeting, aligning with an earlier recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services (Key Developments).
CMRE
US$16.19
Costamare
7D
3.3%
1Y
29.6%

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.115

Jan 05
Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.115
KEX
US$125.47
Kirby
7D
12.1%
1Y
20.8%
ICON
US$3.12
Icon Energy
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-99.3%
SB
US$5.17
Safe Bulkers
7D
7.0%
1Y
46.0%
USEA
US$1.71
United Maritime
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-0.6%

United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ:USEA) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%

Dec 09
United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ:USEA) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%
PSHG
US$2.04
Performance Shipping
7D
-6.8%
1Y
7.9%

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Performance Shipping Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSHG) Revenues Despite 26% Price Jump

Dec 05
Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Performance Shipping Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PSHG) Revenues Despite 26% Price Jump
GLBS
US$1.65
Globus Maritime
7D
-0.6%
1Y
20.4%
CMDB
US$15.14
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-0.3%
1Y
n/a

Costamare Bulkers Holdings (NYSE:CMDB) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt

Nov 26
Costamare Bulkers Holdings (NYSE:CMDB) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
CISS
US$0.22
C3is
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-97.1%
CCEC
US$20.15
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-1.3%
1Y
10.0%